A few hundred metres from the mountain is the shy but beautiful waterfall, carrying the same name as the peak. The waterfall is fed with glacial waters coming from Snæfellsjökull glacier. The walking path leads visitors around the area and gives a great opportunity to take beautiful pictures of the fall with majestic Mt Kirkjufell in the background. Kirkjufellsfoss has become one of the most popular sites to visit by photographers for its stunning form and beauty.

The coast at Djúpalónssandur is often referred to as the Black Lava Pearl Beach. It's an arched-shaped bay with lava cliffs and black basalt pebbles and sand, a former location of a fishing village. Fascinating signs of this former fishing times are four ancient lifting stones that were used to test the strength of fishermen, waiting for you to try them out. Preserving history and creating a beautiful contrast on the beach are the rusty pieces of iron that are left scattered around the area and belong to an English trawler that shipwrecked on the shore in 1948.

The cliffs and the remaining pinnacles are the remains of a former volcano brutally attacked by the forces of the ocean over the centuries. The site is popular with bird lovers where as seabirds nest in the cliffs. On a good day, there is a stunning view over to Snæfellsjökull glacier and if you are lucky, you might even spot some elves.

Snæfellsjökull volcano and glacier is the true star of the area and it's great landmark. It can be well seen from far away on a good day, even from Reykjavík. It's known for it's special and powerful energy that people feel when around it. Many Icelanders head to the roots of the volcano to recharge their batteries and aliens where even expected to land on top of the glacier in 1993, attracting a great number of people and journalists from all around the world. The volcano became known after the Fresh author, Jules Verne made it part of his novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth where an entrance leading to the centre of the earth is found at the top of Snæfellsjökull. The glacier is a popular destination for hikers, skiers and other adventurers alike.

Arnarstapi village is sitting in close quarters to Snæfellsjökull and being overlooked by a majestic mountain called Stapi, given it's name to the town. Arnarstapi is a picturesque town allowing for wonderful walks from the harbour and along the wonderful coastline up to an impressive monument of the area's protector, Bárður Snæfellsáss. When strolling along the coast you easily come empowered by the forces of nature, the energy from the ocean, the power from the volcano, and the rugged Beaty of different coastal features spotted during the walk. Basalt columns, petrified elephants, blow wholes, and seabirds are only a few to be mentioned. Once back on the bus, the scenic drive back to Reykjavík takes a good 2,5 hours. If time and conditions are right your guide will probably let you in on a few more secrets on the way.